Trade shows put on by Portland co. make top-events list

Two trade shows organized by Portland-based Diversified Business Communications were recently ranked in the top 25 fastest-growing shows of 2011, according to trade magazine EXPO.

Video production co. wins contest for toy promotion

A Portland-based film and video production company has won a competition for a video it produced for toy company Hasbro.

Demand for luxury yachts doubles sales at DiMillo's

For Christopher DiMillo, the past year has been a perfect storm of consumer trends and brand alignment. Although those in the yacht sales business might shirk from that metaphor, there is...

Fore Solutions sold to NYC firm

A New York City-based engineering firm has acquired green building consulting firm Fore Solutions of Portland. Fore Solutions founder Gunnar Hubbard says the move will expand the reach of...

New restaurant coming to Scarborough

A Colorado-based breakfast and lunch restaurant chain is expanding to the East Coast with a new location in Scarborough, slated to open in May.

Portland housing market stabilizes, rents may increase

Property values in Portland are expected to hold steady in 2012, especially for property owners in the city's east and west ends. The market for single-family homes will favor investors,...

CES to analyze state's energy expenses

Portland-based Competitive Energy Services has won an $118,050 state contract to serve as energy consultants to the state. The company will help state officials manage heating and energy...

Artist-turned-entrepreneur finds new outlets in social media apps

With two iPhone apps in the works, a university tenure and little drawing ability, Raphael Diluzio does not seem like your typical artist. But then, Diluzio doesn't really consider...